Chapter 76

"Chu Yan!" Ye Xun was furious, but the moment he stopped, a barrage of spears rained down like arrows, piercing his body. These spears were far more brutal and vicious than those of the New Recruit Camp, each one piercing through Ye Xun's body and embedding into the ground.

Ye Xun's body was riddled with dozens of bloody holes, and he was pinned to the ground. However, the spears seemed to be deliberately avoiding his heart and head, the vital points, so he was still alive. But this kind of life was worse than death.

"Damn it!" Chu Yan roared, the scene was too real, it didn't feel like an illusion at all.

At this moment, the dense forest they were in was surrounded. The disciples were all proud, and among them was a familiar spear-wielding figure.

The top new recruit of the Longevity Hall, Zhao Yu!

The heaviest spear thrust was his.

Zhao Yu's gaze was cold, showing no affection towards Ye Xun and Chu Yan, as if there was only hatred and no gratitude between them.

Chen Dong and Hou Hao stood beside him, their expressions somewhat strange, but they only bowed their heads and said nothing.

"You damn fool! When you were being chased by Qinghong, the fatso shouldn't have helped you!" Ye Xun said in pain.

"Ah!" But the next moment, Ye Xun screamed again as Zhao Yu thrust a long spear into his abdomen and twisted it violently. The spear had black iron dragon patterns, it was Ye Xun's Iron Dragon King Spear.

"Don't act so righteous! That demon core was meant for Chu Yan, what does it have to do with me? Now, I am the top new recruit of the Longevity Hall, and Senior Brother Longevity values me greatly. You two are just useless trash without a team. In three years, I will shine at the Grand Ceremony of Ten Thousand Sects and become the pride of the Houtu Sect. In the future, you and I will be in completely different worlds." Zhao Yu said coldly.

Ye Xun found it laughable. The brother who had shared drinks with him the day before had become so cold overnight. He laughed calmly, "You're right, you and we are destined to be in different worlds, because you only dare to be so arrogant in this mirror world. Outside of here, you're just a dog of Lin Changsheng."

"Ah!" Ye Xun screamed again as Zhao Yu laughed, "Ye Xun, how does it feel to be severely wounded by your own weapon? This weapon is really good, but you won't have the chance to use it again. Only I deserve such a fine weapon."

"Stop!" At this moment, Yu Ruoxi suddenly rushed out, standing in front of Zhao Yu, and said coldly, "To deal with a new recruit, the Longevity Hall sends so many people. You are truly shameless!"

Seeing Yu Ruoxi was unexpected for both Chu Yan and Ye Xun. The Flame Alliance had rejected them, and they thought they would have no further connection with the Flame Alliance.

"Senior Sister Ruoxi, heh, the Longevity Hall's affairs are best left to us. We are just teaching them a lesson, to make them realize their mistakes." Li Yan walked forward with an evil smile.

"What if I insist on interfering today?" Yu Ruoxi said with a cold gaze.

"Then you need to have the qualifications." Li Yan sneered, and a wave of yuan qi surged towards Yu Ruoxi, making her face pale.

"Fourth stage of the Dustless Realm? You broke through?" Yu Ruoxi was shocked. The last time she fought Li Yan, he was only at the third stage, the same as her. Now, the one-stage advantage made her heart sink.

"Scram!" Suddenly, a cold voice came from behind Yu Ruoxi, and a gust of wind struck Li Yan's face, sending him flying.

"Zhou Ying?" Li Yan's face stiffened. Although Zhou Ying had joined the sect four years ago, her strength was extremely powerful, surpassing even some fifth-year disciples.

"Senior Sister Zhou Ying!" Yu Ruoxi was overjoyed.

"Is the Flame Alliance really going to oppose the Longevity Hall for a new recruit?" Li Yan, though not as strong as Zhou Ying, had the backing of the Longevity Hall, giving him confidence.

"I don't care about the new recruits, but if you dare to harm my Flame Alliance members, I will kill you now." Zhou Ying said coldly, her tone so stern that the forest seemed to fall silent.

Li Yan's face stiffened. He knew he was no match for Zhou Ying, but Lin Changsheng had ordered the deaths of Chu Yan and Ye Xun, and he had to carry it out.

"Ruoxi, step back." At this moment, Zhou Ying spoke, glancing at Ye Xun and Chu Yan with some hesitation but finally shaking her head.

Yu Ruoxi was stunned. In her mind, Lin Yuyan and Zhou Ying were never afraid of the Longevity Hall, but today, they had retreated twice.

"Senior Sister Zhou Ying..."

"This is Lin Yuyan's order. Follow her instructions. Don't interfere with the affairs of these new recruits anymore." Zhou Ying cut her off before she could speak.

Yu Ruoxi clenched her fists. She liked Chu Yan and Ye Xun, especially Chu Yan, in whom she saw a bit of Zhou Ying's former self. If they could join the Flame Alliance, they might help it regain its top position and its former glory.

But why?

"Senior Sister, it's fine. It's just an illusion. If I die, so be it." Ye Xun spoke, then looked at Zhao Yu and smiled wickedly, "Zhao Yu, we were once blind, but you will pay the price!"

"Spit!" The next moment, Ye Xun grabbed the Iron Dragon King Spear and pulled it back, thrusting it into his heart. Ye Xun died.

Seeing Ye Xun's body, Chu Yan's eyes turned red, but he didn't speak. He just stared at the scene, the body of Ye Xun pinned by countless spears, and the bodies of Mu Ye, Fan Ye, and others killed by the New Recruit Camp. He remembered everything, etching it into his heart. He would avenge this day.

Ye Xun was dead, and the next target was Chu Yan. Li Yan smiled faintly, "Finish him off, but don't let him die too easily."

Zhao Yu stepped forward, thrusting a spear into Chu Yan's arm, then a punch to his thigh, creating numerous bloody holes all over his body, but not letting him die.

In the mirror trial, death was the best form of release.

But Zhao Yu frowned at Chu Yan's gaze. Despite his miserable state, Chu Yan showed no pain, only a mocking look, which made Zhao Yu even more irritated, "You are a dying man whose fate is in my hands. Why do you look at me like that?"

"Zhao Yu, you are afraid of me."

"Bullshit!"

"The more you act crazy, the more you fear me. You fear the wilderness, my talent, and the day when I and Ye Xun become stronger than you, stronger than Lin Changsheng! That's why you act this way, but the more you do, the more pitiful you are."

"You're lying! In just one day, Senior Brother Longevity gave me fifty honor points and cultivation spirit jade, helping me break through to the ninth stage of the Dustless Realm. I am now stronger than you!"

"Is that so?" Chu Yan continued to mock.

Zhao Yu's heart grew heavier. Yes, he was afraid. Since leaving the New Recruit Camp, he had been terrified of Chu Yan and Ye Xun, whether it was the wilderness or their terrifying talent.

"Rest assured, I won't use the wilderness. I will use the rules here. You and Qian Dong came out together, but soon, you won't even have the qualifications to look up to him, because... he has a bond of friendship!"

"Go to hell!" Zhao Yu roared, nearly breaking down, and thrust the Iron Dragon King Spear towards Ye Xun's heart.

"Soul Capture Technique!" At this moment, Chu Yan suddenly exerted all his yuan qi, forming a massive shockwave. As the Iron Dragon King Spear pierced his heart, he shattered Zhao Yu's head, and both died simultaneously.

Zhao Yu was stunned. He never expected Chu Yan to take him down with him, but he also died, the intense pain was so real.

The six new recruits, including Mu Ye, all died. Their first day of the mirror trial ended with the entire team's destruction.

In the mirror trial, in a dense forest, the three teams gathered. Yu Ruoxi looked at the place where Chu Yan and Ye Xun died, her heart aching.

"Shameless scoundrels!" Yu Ruoxi cursed coldly.

"Looking for death!" Li Yan's eyes turned cold, and he struck with a palm wind. But the next moment, Zhou Ying also moved.

"Boom!" Unfortunately, Yu Ruoxi still died. Lin Changsheng appeared, his figure gracefully descending, his palm striking Yu Ruoxi's forehead, killing her instantly.

Yu Ruoxi's eyes were wide open until her death, filled with disbelief.

Seeing this, everyone was stunned. The power was too strong, even Zhou Ying couldn't stop it. This was Lin Changsheng, the top new recruit of the Houtu Sect for five years, with the capital to look down on everyone.

"Lin Changsheng!" Zhou Ying said coldly.

"What, do you want to try too? Zhou Ying, the top new recruit for four years, but in my eyes, you are just trash." Lin Changsheng glanced at Zhou Ying with disdain. Zhou Ying might be strong in others' eyes, but he still didn't take her seriously.

Zhou Ying gripped the three-foot jade sword at her waist, ready to fight, but Lin Yuyan stepped forward, blocking her and shaking her head, "Forget it."

"Lin Yuyan, today is just a warning. For the new recruits, I advise your Flame Alliance not to interfere, or the price will be too high for you to bear!" Lin Changsheng left, and the Longevity Hall disciples followed, leaving only the Flame Alliance disciples behind.

Everyone was puzzled, and Zhou Ying also frowned, looking at Lin Yuyan. Why?

"From now on, no one is to interfere with the affairs of the new recruits!" Lin Yuyan sighed, not explaining. But at this moment, a graceful figure emerged from the forest, standing beside Lin Yuyan.

"What a lively scene."

Lin Yuyan was stunned, looking at Mu Ling'er in shock.

"Yuyan, I hope that one day, you won't regret today's choice. Some opportunities, once missed, will be lost forever. Also... in the future, you will no longer have privileges in the Alchemy Hall, and don't say you know me." Mu Ling'er looked at Lin Yuyan, her phoenix eyes shooting a cold gaze, creating a distance between them.